Egeland chosen for Iowa Girls State

Friday

Jun 22, 2018 at 12:01 AMJun 22, 2018 at 6:56 AM

Madelin Egeland of Boone has been chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #56, District 8, to attend the annual session of the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to be held June 17-22 at Drake University.

Egeland is the daughter of Dale and Kari Egeland, and is one of approximately 300 young women attending the Iowa Girls State.

Iowa Girls State citizens set up their own city, county and state government processes and administer then according to Iowa laws. The girls also participate in legislative sessions, campaigning, party rallies, debating and voting along with learning deeper knowledge of parliamentary procedure.

In addition to their political activities, the girls hear several motivational speakers along with local and state government officials. At the end of the event is the inauguration of the newly elected state officials.

Egeland is home schooled, with her curriculum connected with the Boone Home School Assistance Program. She is involved with 4-H, showing pigs, raising livestock on the family farm, trail riding horses and working with her stock dog.

Girls are chosen for Iowa Girls State on the basis of interest, leadership and scholastic qualities.